Medical Assistant MA Podiatry San Antonio Texas
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in patient care at the appropriate skill level and provides care that meets or exceeds the standard of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice as delegated by and under the supervision of a provider. The role organizes the clinical environment, supports physicians and nursing personnel, assists with patient-care procedures under a medical provider’s direct supervision, and helps identify patient needs or problems and communicate relevant information to the clinical team. The MA provides quality customer service and follows policies and procedures, including infection control, privacy, and confidentiality requirements, as well as completing mandatory training. The position performs clinical and administrative support duties, including preparing patients and rooms, documenting care, operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests, and carrying out specified procedures within the Medical Assistant’s scope of practice. The MA also supports patient care as directed by physicians and company standards and policies.
Requirements
- Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants hired before certification are expected to perform at the same level as a certified Medical Assistant.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including written exam and in-person assessment, at hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic computer literacy, including basic Word, Excel, Outlook, and EMR systems.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice, including operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests; removing staples from superficial wounds; changing wound dressings and obtaining cultures; administering non-intravenous medication; collecting simple specimens using noninvasive techniques; collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods; and performing EKGs.
- Perform quality-control checks on equipment.
- Prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
- Room patients according to policy and procedures and prepare them for examination.
- Record patient-care documentation accurately and in a timely manner in the medical record.
- Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and in accordance with company standards and policies.
- Respect patient confidentiality and treat patients with courtesy and respect.
- Organize, stock, and clean exam and treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
- Practice standard infection-control precautions.
- Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering information without exercising judgment based on clinical knowledge.
- Support and follow the Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
